I would have never before checked this but now that i know how it sits i will check it a lot more regularly. it is kind of hard to check because it is covered on a black sleeve. so bravo owners do yourself a favor and check yours. it just might save you a lot of trouble. I was able to limp back to shore with some help from some trash rope i found on the island and some duct tape.

So this brings up the question. What spare parts if any do you sail with regularly? I am now going to seriously reconsider what i pack in my hatch bag in the back before I set sail.